CHRISTMAS IN JULY at Bunyip Hotel - 2011

At the June General Meeting, the Committee, much to some members' dismay, announced there would be no Christmas in July this year. Therefore, HCCV members celebrated this long traditional Club event on the 17th July at the Butcher Shop Hotel (the old Bunyip Hotel), Bunyip

Meeting firstly at Ron and Lorraine Forth's lounge for morning tea, the Judd's led off for the run to Bunyip. A sunny but cold day, the Baker's and Pietersen's in their Humbers were followed by the Willimott's in their new Mazda! (Never thought I'd see that!), then the Forth's in a very well presented Holden HQ Ambulance.

On arrival at the hotel, we met up with Tom & Lyn McAlpine and Ivan Oates, also in moderns. Unfortunately the Linden's and Heron's put in their apologies for being non-starters. Ron was due in hospital next day for a major knee operation, so we all send best wishes to Ron for a speedy recovery.

Once inside, we were met by Gavin who led us into the Dining Room with a long table with a very traditional setting and gave us silver service all the way.

Very good food and wine, and a wood fire keeping everyone warm. It was a very pleasant day out.

After the meal, some took different routes home while others explored the town before heading home.

If you missed out on this event, we apologise. However, if you would like to express your interest in a Christmas in July 2012, just drop the Committee a line and I'm sure this event will continue as it always has.